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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 203.63 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 203.63 and 101.97 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 203.63 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/203.63 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 203.63 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 20,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763.64/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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