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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 205.39 and 67.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 205.39 and 67.51 is: 101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 205.39 = 67.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/205.39 = 67.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 205.39 × 67.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 13,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866.22/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.24

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