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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.69 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.69 and 68.02 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.69 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.69 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.69 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 13,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,922.76/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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