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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 188.16 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 188.16 and 83.19 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 188.16 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/188.16 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 188.16 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 15,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,653.03/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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