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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 204.81 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 204.81 and 102.15 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 204.81 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/204.81 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 204.81 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 20,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921.34/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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