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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.65 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.65 and 102.61 is: 153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.65 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.65 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.65 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 20,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999.14/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.93

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