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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 189.18 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 189.18 and 112.32 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 189.18 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/189.18 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 189.18 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 21,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248.70/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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