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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 203.67 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 203.67 and 108.59 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 203.67 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/203.67 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 203.67 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 22,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115.51/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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