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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 205.10 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 205.10 and 54.45 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 205.10 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/205.10 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 205.10 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 11,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,167.70/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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