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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 204.36 and 49.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 204.36 and 49.56 is: 74.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 204.36 = 49.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/204.36 = 49.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 204.36 × 49.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 10,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128.08/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.35

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