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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 204.35 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 204.35 and 71.13 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 204.35 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/204.35 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 204.35 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 14,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535.42/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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