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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 203.19 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 203.19 and 109.02 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 203.19 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/203.19 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 203.19 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 22,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151.77/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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