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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 205.11 and 50.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 205.11 and 50.11 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 205.11 = 50.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/205.11 = 50.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 205.11 × 50.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 10,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278.06/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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