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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 204.75 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 204.75 and 104.28 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 204.75 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/204.75 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 204.75 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 21,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351.33/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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