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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.86, 188.83 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.86, 188.83 and 81.58 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.86 : 188.83 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.86/188.83 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.86x = 188.83 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.86x = 15,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404.75/136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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