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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 205.13 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 205.13 and 106.31 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 205.13 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/205.13 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 205.13 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 21,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.15/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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