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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.63 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.63 and 80.74 is: 111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.63 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.63 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.63 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 15,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149.25/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.39

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