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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 205.47 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 205.47 and 68.44 is: 102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 205.47 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/205.47 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 205.47 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 14,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062.37/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.65

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