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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 204.78 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 204.78 and 104.50 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 204.78 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/204.78 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 204.78 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 21,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,399.51/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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