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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 204.66 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 204.66 and 112.50 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 204.66 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/204.66 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 204.66 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 23,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024.25/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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