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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 204.31 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 204.31 and 105.81 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 204.31 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/204.31 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 204.31 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 21,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618.04/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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