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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 204.69 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 204.69 and 102.40 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 204.69 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/204.69 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 204.69 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 20,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,960.56/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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