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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 188.98 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 188.98 and 114.78 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 188.98 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/188.98 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 188.98 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 21,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691.12/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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