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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 188.58 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 188.58 and 109.11 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 188.58 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/188.58 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 188.58 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 20,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575.96/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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