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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.24 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.24 and 45.52 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.24 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.24 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.24 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 9,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342.52/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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