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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 205.26 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 205.26 and 68.52 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 205.26 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/205.26 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 205.26 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 14,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,063.56/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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