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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 188.49 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 188.49 and 81.35 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 188.49 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/188.49 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 188.49 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 15,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.73/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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