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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 204.50 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 204.50 and 102.20 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 204.50 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/204.50 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 204.50 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 20,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899.90/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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