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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 204.79 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 204.79 and 106.05 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 204.79 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/204.79 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 204.79 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 21,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717.71/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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