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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.63 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.63 and 45.13 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.63 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.63 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.63 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 9,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234.70/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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