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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 187.94 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 187.94 and 80.17 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 187.94 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/187.94 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 187.94 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 15,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,067.15/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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