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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 204.78 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 204.78 and 111.16 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 204.78 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/204.78 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 204.78 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 22,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763.34/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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