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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 205.35 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 205.35 and 45.57 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 205.35 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/205.35 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 205.35 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 9,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357.80/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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