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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 204.72 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 204.72 and 45.18 is: 67.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 204.72 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/204.72 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 204.72 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 9,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249.25/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.75

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