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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 204.92 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 204.92 and 45.36 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 204.92 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/204.92 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 204.92 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 9,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295.17/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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