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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.37 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.37 and 105.63 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.37 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.37 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.37 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 21,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.57/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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