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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 205.09 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 205.09 and 100.16 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 205.09 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/205.09 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 205.09 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 20,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541.81/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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