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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 188.17 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 188.17 and 81.10 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 188.17 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/188.17 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 188.17 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 15,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260.18/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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