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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 188.78 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 188.78 and 81.55 is: 112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 188.78 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/188.78 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 188.78 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 15,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395.01/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.53

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