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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 205.33 and 50.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 205.33 and 50.26 is: 75.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 205.33 = 50.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/205.33 = 50.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 205.33 × 50.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 10,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,319.89/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.38

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