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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.73 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.73 and 68.04 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.73 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.73 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.73 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 13,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929.66/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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