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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 204.89 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 204.89 and 45.30 is: 67.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 204.89 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/204.89 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 204.89 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 9,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281.16/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.93

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