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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.38 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.38 and 50.27 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.38 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.38 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.38 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 10,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,323.43/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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