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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 204.50 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 204.50 and 45.02 is: 67.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 204.50 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/204.50 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 204.50 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 9,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205.57/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.53

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