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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.38 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.38 and 71.25 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.38 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.38 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.38 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 14,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561.72/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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