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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 205.06 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 205.06 and 104.62 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 205.06 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/205.06 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 205.06 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 21,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453.38/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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