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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 205.02 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 205.02 and 68.17 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 205.02 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/205.02 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 205.02 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 13,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,976.21/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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