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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 204.15 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 204.15 and 99.65 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 204.15 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/204.15 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 204.15 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 20,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343.55/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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