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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 189.05 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 189.05 and 112.46 is: 155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 189.05 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/189.05 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 189.05 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 21,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.00/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.23

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