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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.72 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.72 and 104.48 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.72 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.72 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.72 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 21,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389.15/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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