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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 204.80 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 204.80 and 100.44 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 204.80 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/204.80 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 204.80 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 20,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,570.11/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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