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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 203.97 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 203.97 and 49.34 is: 73.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 203.97 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/203.97 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 203.97 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 10,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,063.88/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.99

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