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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.49 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.49 and 45.03 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.49 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.49 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.49 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 9,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208.18/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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