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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 187.93 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 187.93 and 80.18 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 187.93 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/187.93 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 187.93 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 15,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068.23/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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