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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.95 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.95 and 68.13 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.95 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.95 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.95 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 13,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963.41/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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