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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.69 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.69 and 49.77 is: 74.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.69 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.69 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.69 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 10,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,187.42/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.67

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