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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.56 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.56 and 71.34 is: 107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.56 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.56 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.56 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 14,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593.31/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.05

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