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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 204.52 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 204.52 and 100.51 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 204.52 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/204.52 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 204.52 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 20,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555.03/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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