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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 188.42 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 188.42 and 81.30 is: 112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 188.42 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/188.42 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 188.42 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 15,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318.75/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.19

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