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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 205.01 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 205.01 and 67.24 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 205.01 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/205.01 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 205.01 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 13,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784.02/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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