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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 204.05 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 204.05 and 50.50 is: 75.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 204.05 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/204.05 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 204.05 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 10,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304.53/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.76

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