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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 204.50 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 204.50 and 105.86 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 204.50 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/204.50 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 204.50 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 21,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649.15/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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