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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.63 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.63 and 71.37 is: 107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.63 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.63 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.63 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 14,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604.44/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.06

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