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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 204.41 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 204.41 and 102.27 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 204.41 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/204.41 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 204.41 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 20,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904.50/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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