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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.45 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.45 and 72.10 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.45 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.45 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.45 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 14,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,740.85/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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