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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 204 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 204 and 103.78 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 204 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/204 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 204 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 21,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,171.12/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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