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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.29 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.29 and 45.59 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.29 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.29 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.29 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 9,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359.17/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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