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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 204.08 and 50.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 204.08 and 50.56 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 204.08 = 50.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/204.08 = 50.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 204.08 × 50.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 10,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,318.28/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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