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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 205.28 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 205.28 and 110.06 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 205.28 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/205.28 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 205.28 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 22,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593.34/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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