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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.33 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.33 and 45.59 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.33 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.33 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.33 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 9,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360.99/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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