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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 188.25 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 188.25 and 81.15 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 188.25 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/188.25 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 188.25 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 15,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276.49/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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