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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 204.02 and 49.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 204.02 and 49.37 is: 74.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 204.02 = 49.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/204.02 = 49.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 204.02 × 49.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 10,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,071.20/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.05

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