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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.86 and 45.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.86 and 45.29 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.86 = 45.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.86 = 45.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.86 × 45.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 9,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,276.86/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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