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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 188.81 and 78.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 188.81 and 78.61 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 188.81 = 78.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/188.81 = 78.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 188.81 × 78.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 14,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842.35/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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