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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 188.71 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 188.71 and 81.51 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 188.71 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/188.71 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 188.71 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 15,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381.55/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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