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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.01 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.01 and 45.35 is: 67.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.01 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.01 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.01 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 9,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295.95/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.99

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