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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 205.46 and 50.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 205.46 and 50.35 is: 75.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 205.46 = 50.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/205.46 = 50.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 205.46 × 50.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 10,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344.91/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.53

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