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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.41 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.41 and 45.66 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.41 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.41 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.41 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 9,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379.02/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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