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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.90 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.90 and 49.94 is: 74.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.90 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.90 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.90 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 10,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232.71/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.90

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