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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 204.40 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 204.40 and 71.20 is: 106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 204.40 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/204.40 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 204.40 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 14,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,554.00/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.79

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