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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.31 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.31 and 107.31 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.31 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.31 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.31 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 21,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924.24/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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