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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 204.92 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 204.92 and 71.57 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 204.92 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/204.92 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 204.92 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 14,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666.28/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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