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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.72 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.72 and 106.03 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.72 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.72 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.72 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 21,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,706.46/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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