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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 205.08 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 205.08 and 68.28 is: 102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 205.08 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/205.08 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 205.08 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 14,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,002.86/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.46

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