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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.46, 204.66 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.46, 204.66 and 45.20 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.46 : 204.66 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.46/204.66 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.46x = 204.66 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.46x = 9,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250.63/136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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