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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 205.03 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 205.03 and 102.87 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 205.03 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/205.03 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 205.03 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 21,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091.44/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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