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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 203.82 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 203.82 and 101.86 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 203.82 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/203.82 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 203.82 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 20,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,760.21/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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