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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 188.37 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 188.37 and 81.25 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 188.37 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/188.37 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 188.37 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 15,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304.09/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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