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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 188.69 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 188.69 and 81.44 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 188.69 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/188.69 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 188.69 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 15,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366.17/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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