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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 188.08 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 188.08 and 81.02 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 188.08 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/188.08 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 188.08 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 15,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238.24/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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