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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 188.83 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 188.83 and 81.62 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 188.83 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/188.83 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 188.83 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 15,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413.23/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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