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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 204.35 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 204.35 and 110.79 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 204.35 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/204.35 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 204.35 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 22,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639.38/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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