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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 204.88 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 204.88 and 68.27 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 204.88 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/204.88 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 204.88 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 13,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986.67/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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