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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 204.71 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 204.71 and 68.15 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 204.71 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/204.71 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 204.71 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 13,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950.01/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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