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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 204.90 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 204.90 and 72.56 is: 108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 204.90 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/204.90 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 204.90 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 14,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867.54/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.81

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