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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.07 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.07 and 45.45 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.07 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.07 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.07 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 9,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,320.11/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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