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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 205.20 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 205.20 and 50.15 is: 75.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 205.20 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/205.20 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 205.20 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 10,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289.75/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.20

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