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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 204.35 and 70.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 204.35 and 70.37 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 204.35 = 70.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/204.35 = 70.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 204.35 × 70.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 14,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,380.11/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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