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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 188.82 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 188.82 and 110.88 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 188.82 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/188.82 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 188.82 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 20,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,936.36/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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