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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 204.55 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 204.55 and 106.17 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 204.55 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/204.55 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 204.55 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 21,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717.07/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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