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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 204.30 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 204.30 and 44.88 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 204.30 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/204.30 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 204.30 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 9,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169.27/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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