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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.39, 204.43 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.39, 204.43 and 67.96 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.39 : 204.43 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.39/204.43 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.39x = 204.43 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.39x = 13,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892.72/136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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