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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 204.51 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 204.51 and 107.27 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 204.51 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/204.51 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 204.51 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 21,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,937.79/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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