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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 204.88 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 204.88 and 100.24 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 204.88 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/204.88 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 204.88 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 20,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,537.17/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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