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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.73 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.73 and 45.16 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.73 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.73 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.73 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 9,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245.61/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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