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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 204.90 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 204.90 and 45.32 is: 67.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 204.90 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/204.90 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 204.90 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 9,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286.03/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.96

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