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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 204.66 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 204.66 and 100.08 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 204.66 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/204.66 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 204.66 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 20,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482.37/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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