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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 188.82 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 188.82 and 112.28 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 188.82 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/188.82 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 188.82 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 21,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.77/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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