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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 204.96 and 45.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 204.96 and 45.33 is: 67.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 204.96 = 45.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/204.96 = 45.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 204.96 × 45.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 9,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289.59/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.98

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