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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 187.94 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 187.94 and 80.88 is: 111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 187.94 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/187.94 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 187.94 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 15,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200.59/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.57

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