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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 204.63 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 204.63 and 45.11 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 204.63 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/204.63 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 204.63 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 9,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229.84/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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