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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 188.06 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 188.06 and 80.27 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 188.06 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/188.06 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 188.06 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 15,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096.00/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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