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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.48 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.48 and 72.24 is: 108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.48 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.48 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.48 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 14,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,771.64/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.36

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