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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 205.37 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 205.37 and 45.59 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 205.37 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/205.37 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 205.37 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 9,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361.56/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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