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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 188.96 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 188.96 and 81.69 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 188.96 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/188.96 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 188.96 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 15,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.73/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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