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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 189.06 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 189.06 and 81.74 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 189.06 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/189.06 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 189.06 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 15,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,453.76/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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