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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.57, 204.92 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.57, 204.92 and 68.10 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.57 : 204.92 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.57/204.92 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.57x = 204.92 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.57x = 13,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,955.05/136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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