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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 204.33 and 50.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 204.33 and 50.78 is: 76.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 204.33 = 50.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/204.33 = 50.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 204.33 × 50.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 10,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,375.88/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.10

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