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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 205.09 and 50.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 205.09 and 50.07 is: 75.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 205.09 = 50.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/205.09 = 50.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 205.09 × 50.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 10,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268.86/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.06

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