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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 204.93 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 204.93 and 106.14 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 204.93 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/204.93 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 204.93 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 21,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,752.04/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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