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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 204.66 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 204.66 and 110.40 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 204.66 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/204.66 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 204.66 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 22,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594.46/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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