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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 204.17 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 204.17 and 107.57 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 204.17 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/204.17 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 204.17 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 21,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,962.57/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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