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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 205.14 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 205.14 and 102.52 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 205.14 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/205.14 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 205.14 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 21,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,030.95/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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