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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.86, 204.81 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.86, 204.81 and 108.06 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.86 : 204.81 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.86/204.81 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.86x = 204.81 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.86x = 22,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131.77/136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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