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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 204.33 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 204.33 and 44.96 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 204.33 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/204.33 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 204.33 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 9,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185.66/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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