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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.75 and 49.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.75 and 49.82 is: 74.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.75 = 49.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.75 = 49.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.75 × 49.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 10,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,199.62/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.74

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