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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 188.95 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 188.95 and 81.69 is: 112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 188.95 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/188.95 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 188.95 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 15,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.33/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.71

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