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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 204.68 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 204.68 and 136.10 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 204.68 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/204.68 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 204.68 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 27,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855.24/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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