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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.59 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.59 and 45.07 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.59 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.59 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.59 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 9,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220.87/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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