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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 204.80 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 204.80 and 68.02 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 204.80 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/204.80 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 204.80 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 13,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,930.50/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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