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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 204.67 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 204.67 and 33.73 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 204.67 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/204.67 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 204.67 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 6,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903.52/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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