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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 204.71 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 204.71 and 45.20 is: 67.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 204.71 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/204.71 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 204.71 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 9,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253.35/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.76

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