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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 204.33 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 204.33 and 100.38 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 204.33 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/204.33 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 204.33 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 20,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510.65/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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