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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 188.23 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 188.23 and 81.18 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 188.23 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/188.23 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 188.23 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 15,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279.84/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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