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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.41 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.41 and 71.96 is: 107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.41 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.41 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.41 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 14,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,780.28/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.90

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