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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.42 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.42 and 71.26 is: 106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.42 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.42 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.42 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 14,566.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,566.97/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.86

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