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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.15 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.15 and 72.10 is: 107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.15 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.15 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.15 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 14,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,719.22/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.99

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