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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 188.25 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 188.25 and 80.40 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 188.25 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/188.25 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 188.25 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 15,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135.30/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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