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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 188.73 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 188.73 and 116.16 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 188.73 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/188.73 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 188.73 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 21,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,922.88/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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