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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 188.18 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 188.18 and 80.35 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 188.18 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/188.18 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 188.18 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 15,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118.92/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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