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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 204.22 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 204.22 and 49.46 is: 74.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 204.22 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/204.22 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 204.22 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 10,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,100.72/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.20

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