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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 203.78 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 203.78 and 105.50 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 203.78 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/203.78 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 203.78 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 21,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498.79/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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