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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 188.13 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 188.13 and 81.11 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 188.13 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/188.13 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 188.13 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 15,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,259.22/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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