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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.33, 204.32 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.33, 204.32 and 71.32 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.33 : 204.32 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.33/204.32 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.33x = 204.32 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.33x = 14,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572.10/136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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