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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 203.89 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 203.89 and 71.74 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 203.89 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/203.89 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 203.89 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 14,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627.07/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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