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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 203.93 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 203.93 and 106.12 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 203.93 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/203.93 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 203.93 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 21,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,641.03/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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