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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.57, 204.90 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.57, 204.90 and 107.70 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.57 : 204.90 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.57/204.90 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.57x = 204.90 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.57x = 22,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067.73/136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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