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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.31 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.31 and 102.11 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.31 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.31 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.31 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 20,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863.21/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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