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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 188.33 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 188.33 and 81.25 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 188.33 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/188.33 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 188.33 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 15,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301.99/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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