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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 204.66 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 204.66 and 45.14 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 204.66 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/204.66 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 204.66 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 9,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237.33/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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