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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.81 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.81 and 100.49 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.81 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.81 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.81 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 20,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580.85/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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