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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 203.28 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 203.28 and 105.56 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 203.28 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/203.28 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 203.28 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 21,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,458.24/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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