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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 204.92 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 204.92 and 104.30 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 204.92 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/204.92 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 204.92 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 21,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,373.16/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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