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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.90 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.90 and 100.54 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.90 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.90 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.90 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 20,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600.65/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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