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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 188.20 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 188.20 and 81.13 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 188.20 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/188.20 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 188.20 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 15,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268.67/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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