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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.96 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.96 and 68.16 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.96 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.96 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.96 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 13,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970.07/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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