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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 204.47 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 204.47 and 45.05 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 204.47 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/204.47 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 204.47 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 9,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211.66/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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