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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.39 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.39 and 100.42 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.39 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.39 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.39 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 20,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,524.33/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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