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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 204.86 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 204.86 and 49.89 is: 74.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 204.86 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/204.86 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 204.86 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 10,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220.22/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.84

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