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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 205.14 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 205.14 and 102.74 is: 153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 205.14 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/205.14 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 205.14 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 21,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,076.08/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.91

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