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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 187.96 and 80.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 187.96 and 80.93 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 187.96 = 80.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/187.96 = 80.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 187.96 × 80.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 15,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211.60/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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