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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 204.51 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 204.51 and 45.04 is: 67.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 204.51 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/204.51 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 204.51 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 9,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211.13/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.56

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