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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.27 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.27 and 71.94 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.27 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.27 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.27 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 14,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695.18/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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