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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 205.16 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 205.16 and 45.52 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 205.16 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/205.16 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 205.16 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 9,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338.14/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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