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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 205.03 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 205.03 and 44.12 is: 66.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 205.03 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/205.03 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 205.03 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 9,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044.90/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.18

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