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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 204.36 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 204.36 and 71.22 is: 106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 204.36 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/204.36 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 204.36 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 14,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,554.52/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.83

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