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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 205.06 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 205.06 and 33.99 is: 50.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 205.06 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/205.06 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 205.06 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 6,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969.99/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.98

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