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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 204.35 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 204.35 and 107.53 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 204.35 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/204.35 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 204.35 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 21,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973.01/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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