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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.15, 203.87 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.15, 203.87 and 102.13 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.15 : 203.87 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.15/203.87 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.15x = 203.87 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.15x = 20,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820.99/136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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