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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.38 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.38 and 67.70 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.38 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.38 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.38 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 13,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,836.53/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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