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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 188.38 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 188.38 and 118.34 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 188.38 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/188.38 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 188.38 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 22,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292.89/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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