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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.62, 309.96 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.62, 309.96 and 136.12 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.62 : 309.96 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.62/309.96 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.62x = 309.96 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.62x = 42,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,189.52/224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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