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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.38 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.38 and 106.04 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.38 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.38 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.38 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 21,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672.46/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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