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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 188.27 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 188.27 and 81.16 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 188.27 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/188.27 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 188.27 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 15,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279.99/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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