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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.45 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.45 and 101.95 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.45 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.45 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.45 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 20,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,843.68/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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