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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 204.92 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 204.92 and 49.94 is: 74.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 204.92 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/204.92 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 204.92 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 10,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,233.70/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.92

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