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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 204.32 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 204.32 and 105.71 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 204.32 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/204.32 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 204.32 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 21,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,597.91/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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