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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.07, 204.15 and 49.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.07, 204.15 and 49.40 is: 74.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.07 : 204.15 = 49.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.07/204.15 = 49.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.07x = 204.15 × 49.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.07x = 10,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085.01/136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.12

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