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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 188.48 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 188.48 and 112.32 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 188.48 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/188.48 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 188.48 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 21,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170.07/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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