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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 189.12 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 189.12 and 118.43 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 189.12 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/189.12 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 189.12 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 22,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397.48/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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