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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 188.06 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 188.06 and 81.01 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 188.06 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/188.06 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 188.06 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 15,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234.57/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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