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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 205.24 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 205.24 and 68.27 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 205.24 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/205.24 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 205.24 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 14,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011.73/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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