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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 204.14 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 204.14 and 71.18 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 204.14 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/204.14 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 204.14 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 14,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,530.69/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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