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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.62 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.62 and 100.37 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.62 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.62 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.62 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 20,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,537.71/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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