Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 204 and 71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136, 204 and 71 is: 106.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136 : 204 = 71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136/204 = 71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136x = 204 × 71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136x = 14,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,484/136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106.50
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