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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 188.73 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 188.73 and 81.48 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 188.73 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/188.73 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 188.73 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 15,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377.72/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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