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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.78 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.78 and 104.44 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.78 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.78 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.78 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 21,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,387.22/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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