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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.55, 188.39 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.55, 188.39 and 80.55 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.55 : 188.39 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.55/188.39 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.55x = 188.39 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.55x = 15,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175.02/136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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