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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 204.47 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 204.47 and 99.41 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 204.47 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/204.47 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 204.47 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 20,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326.36/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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