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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.76 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.76 and 81.53 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.76 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.76 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.76 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 15,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,388.66/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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