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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.43 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.43 and 45.61 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.43 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.43 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.43 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 9,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,369.43/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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