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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.78 and 100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.78 and 100.22 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.78 = 100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.78 = 100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.78 × 100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 20,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521.53/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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