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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 205.45 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 205.45 and 68.48 is: 102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 205.45 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/205.45 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 205.45 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 14,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068.02/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.72

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