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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.93 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.93 and 115.29 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.93 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.93 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.93 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 21,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782.03/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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