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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 204.96 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 204.96 and 106.20 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 204.96 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/204.96 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 204.96 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 21,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766.75/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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