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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 204.50 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 204.50 and 71.33 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 204.50 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/204.50 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 204.50 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 14,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,586.63/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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