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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.42 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.42 and 66.90 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.42 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.42 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.42 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 13,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,675.70/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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