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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 203.86 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 203.86 and 103.83 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 203.86 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/203.86 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 203.86 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 21,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165.25/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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