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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.02 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.02 and 104.67 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.02 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.02 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.02 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 21,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459.44/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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