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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 204.33 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 204.33 and 67.74 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 204.33 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/204.33 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 204.33 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 13,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841.31/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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