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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.07, 187.78 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.07, 187.78 and 80.08 is: 110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.07 : 187.78 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.07/187.78 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.07x = 187.78 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.07x = 15,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037.42/136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.51

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