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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 205.20 and 50.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 205.20 and 50.14 is: 75.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 205.20 = 50.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/205.20 = 50.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 205.20 × 50.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 10,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289.12/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.19

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