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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 205.17 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 205.17 and 45.49 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 205.17 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/205.17 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 205.17 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 9,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332.67/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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