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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 186.48 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 186.48 and 136.80 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 186.48 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/186.48 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 186.48 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 25,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510.46/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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