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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 204.97 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 204.97 and 49.96 is: 74.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 204.97 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/204.97 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 204.97 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 10,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240.71/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.95

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