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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.56 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.56 and 45.09 is: 67.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.56 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.56 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.56 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 9,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223.55/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.61

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