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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.35 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.35 and 49.59 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.35 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.35 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.35 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 10,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133.47/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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