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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 205.11 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 205.11 and 68.30 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 205.11 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/205.11 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 205.11 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 14,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,007.99/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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