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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 204.60 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 204.60 and 104.29 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 204.60 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/204.60 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 204.60 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 21,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.73/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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