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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 204.04 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 204.04 and 71 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 204.04 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/204.04 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 204.04 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 14,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,486.84/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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