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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 189.04 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 189.04 and 81.68 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 189.04 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/189.04 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 189.04 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 15,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440.79/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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