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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.65 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.65 and 45.14 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.65 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.65 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.65 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 9,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238.19/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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