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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.83 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.83 and 104.51 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.83 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.83 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.83 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 21,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,406.78/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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