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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 205.26 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 205.26 and 71.80 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 205.26 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/205.26 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 205.26 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 14,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737.67/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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