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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 205.20 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 205.20 and 45.54 is: 68.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 205.20 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/205.20 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 205.20 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 9,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,344.81/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.30

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