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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 204.20 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 204.20 and 100.13 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 204.20 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/204.20 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 204.20 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 20,446.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.05/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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