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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 205 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 205 and 68.22 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 205 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/205 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 205 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 13,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985.10/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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