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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 188.97 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 188.97 and 81.67 is: 112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 188.97 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/188.97 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 188.97 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 15,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432.77/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.71

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