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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 203.96 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 203.96 and 100.28 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 203.96 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/203.96 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 203.96 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 20,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.11/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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