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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.69 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.69 and 106.38 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.69 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.69 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.69 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 21,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,774.92/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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