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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 188.88 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 188.88 and 81.63 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 188.88 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/188.88 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 188.88 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 15,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418.27/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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