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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 204.69 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 204.69 and 45.17 is: 67.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 204.69 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/204.69 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 204.69 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 9,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245.35/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.74

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