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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.51 and 67.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.51 and 67.98 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.51 = 67.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.51 = 67.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.51 × 67.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 13,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902.59/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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