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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.23, 751.72 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.23, 751.72 and 136.02 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.23 : 751.72 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.23/751.72 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.23x = 751.72 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.23x = 102,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,244.86/501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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