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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.01 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.01 and 68.27 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.01 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.01 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.01 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 13,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,996.03/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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