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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.30 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.30 and 105.84 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.30 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.30 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.30 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 21,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.11/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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