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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 188.82 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 188.82 and 81.59 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 188.82 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/188.82 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 188.82 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 15,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406.18/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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