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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 204.72 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 204.72 and 67.22 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 204.72 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/204.72 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 204.72 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 13,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,760.25/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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