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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 203.79 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 203.79 and 101.58 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 203.79 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/203.79 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 203.79 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 20,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,700.99/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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