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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 204.12 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 204.12 and 104.08 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 204.12 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/204.12 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 204.12 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 21,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,244.81/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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