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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 187.81 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 187.81 and 80.08 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 187.81 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/187.81 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 187.81 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 15,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039.88/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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