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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 204.08 and 49.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 204.08 and 49.40 is: 74.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 204.08 = 49.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/204.08 = 49.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 204.08 × 49.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 10,080.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080.28/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.08

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