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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 204.79 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 204.79 and 71.55 is: 107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 204.79 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/204.79 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 204.79 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 14,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,652.72/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.28

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