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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 188.50 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 188.50 and 81.38 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 188.50 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/188.50 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 188.50 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 15,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338.98/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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