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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 204.39 and 49.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 204.39 and 49.56 is: 74.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 204.39 = 49.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/204.39 = 49.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 204.39 × 49.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 10,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,129.57/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.36

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