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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 204.24 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 204.24 and 100.13 is: 150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 204.24 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/204.24 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 204.24 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 20,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450.55/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.26

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