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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 188.34 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 188.34 and 81.17 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 188.34 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/188.34 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 188.34 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 15,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287.72/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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