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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.72 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.72 and 80.80 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.72 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.72 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.72 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 15,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167.10/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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