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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 187.95 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 187.95 and 80.97 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 187.95 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/187.95 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 187.95 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 15,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218.31/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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