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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 188.54 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 188.54 and 81.43 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 188.54 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/188.54 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 188.54 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 15,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352.54/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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