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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 204.89 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 204.89 and 49.95 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 204.89 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/204.89 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 204.89 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 10,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234.01/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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