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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 189.02 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 189.02 and 80.90 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 189.02 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/189.02 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 189.02 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 15,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291.72/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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