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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.15, 204.10 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.15, 204.10 and 99.67 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.15 : 204.10 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.15/204.10 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.15x = 204.10 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.15x = 20,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342.65/136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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