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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 205.38 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 205.38 and 68.42 is: 102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 205.38 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/205.38 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 205.38 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 14,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,052.10/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.62

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