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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 204.41 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 204.41 and 49.60 is: 74.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 204.41 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/204.41 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 204.41 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 10,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138.74/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.40

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