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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 188.01 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 188.01 and 80.24 is: 110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 188.01 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/188.01 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 188.01 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 15,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.92/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.71

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