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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 205.12 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 205.12 and 45.45 is: 68.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 205.12 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/205.12 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 205.12 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 9,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323.47/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.18

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