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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 204.39 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 204.39 and 106.11 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 204.39 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/204.39 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 204.39 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 21,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,687.82/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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