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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 188.80 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 188.80 and 81.56 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 188.80 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/188.80 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 188.80 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 15,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398.53/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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