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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 205.02 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 205.02 and 104.76 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 205.02 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/205.02 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 205.02 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 21,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,477.90/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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