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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.74 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.74 and 112.46 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.74 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.74 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.74 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 23,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136.49/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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