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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 204.96 and 33.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 204.96 and 33.93 is: 50.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 204.96 = 33.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/204.96 = 33.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 204.96 × 33.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 6,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954.12/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.89

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