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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 205.06 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 205.06 and 45.49 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 205.06 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/205.06 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 205.06 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 9,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328.18/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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