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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 204.99 and 45.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 204.99 and 45.37 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 204.99 = 45.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/204.99 = 45.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 204.99 × 45.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 9,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299.33/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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