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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 204.48 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 204.48 and 72.08 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 204.48 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/204.48 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 204.48 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 14,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738.92/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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