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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 204.12 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 204.12 and 67.71 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 204.12 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/204.12 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 204.12 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 13,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,820.97/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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