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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.46, 204.69 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.46, 204.69 and 109.58 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.46 : 204.69 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.46/204.69 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.46x = 204.69 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.46x = 22,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429.93/136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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