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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 204.86 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 204.86 and 68.13 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 204.86 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/204.86 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 204.86 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 13,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,956.77/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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