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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.25 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.25 and 104.26 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.25 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.25 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.25 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 21,295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295.11/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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