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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 204.48 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 204.48 and 102.51 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 204.48 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/204.48 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 204.48 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 20,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,961.24/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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