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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 205.23 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 205.23 and 50.13 is: 75.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 205.23 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/205.23 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 205.23 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 10,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287.15/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.20

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