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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 205.34 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 205.34 and 101.06 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 205.34 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/205.34 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 205.34 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 20,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,751.66/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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