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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.55, 204.82 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.55, 204.82 and 68.05 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.55 : 204.82 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.55/204.82 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.55x = 204.82 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.55x = 13,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,937.66/136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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