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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.16 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.16 and 111.11 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.16 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.16 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.16 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 22,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793.75/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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