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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 204.90 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 204.90 and 106.18 is: 159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 204.90 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/204.90 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 204.90 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 21,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,755.26/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.14

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