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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 205.17 and 44.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 205.17 and 44.23 is: 66.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 205.17 = 44.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/205.17 = 44.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 205.17 × 44.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 9,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073.42/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.34

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