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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.58 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.58 and 45.14 is: 67.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.58 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.58 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.58 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 9,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234.74/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.69

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