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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.55, 204.61 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.55, 204.61 and 103.90 is: 155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.55 : 204.61 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.55/204.61 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.55x = 204.61 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.55x = 21,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258.98/136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.69

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