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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 188.28 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 188.28 and 81.19 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 188.28 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/188.28 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 188.28 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 15,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286.45/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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