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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 205.43 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 205.43 and 45.66 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 205.43 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/205.43 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 205.43 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 9,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379.71/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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