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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 204.66 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 204.66 and 102.62 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 204.66 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/204.66 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 204.66 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 21,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002.21/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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