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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.88 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.88 and 68.11 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.88 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.88 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.88 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 13,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954.38/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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