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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 188.66 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 188.66 and 81.47 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 188.66 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/188.66 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 188.66 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 15,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370.81/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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