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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 203.99 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 203.99 and 71.03 is: 106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 203.99 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/203.99 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 203.99 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 14,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,489.41/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.49

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