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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 205.21 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 205.21 and 68.34 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 205.21 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/205.21 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 205.21 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 14,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023.71/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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