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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 204.96 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 204.96 and 112.56 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 204.96 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/204.96 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 204.96 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 23,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070.30/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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