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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 204.29 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 204.29 and 49.52 is: 74.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 204.29 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/204.29 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 204.29 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 10,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,116.44/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.29

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