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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 188.63 and 80.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 188.63 and 80.67 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 188.63 = 80.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/188.63 = 80.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 188.63 × 80.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 15,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,216.78/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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