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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 203.91 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 203.91 and 71.88 is: 107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 203.91 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/203.91 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 203.91 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 14,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,656.03/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.66

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