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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 203.98 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 203.98 and 99.96 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 203.98 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/203.98 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 203.98 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 20,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389.84/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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