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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 188.99 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 188.99 and 112.35 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 188.99 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/188.99 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 188.99 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 21,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232.46/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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