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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 188.05 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 188.05 and 81.03 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 188.05 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/188.05 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 188.05 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 15,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237.69/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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