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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.37 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.37 and 71.40 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.37 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.37 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.37 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 14,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592.02/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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