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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 188.04 and 81.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 188.04 and 81.00 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 188.04 = 81.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/188.04 = 81.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 188.04 × 81.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 15,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230.30/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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