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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 752.06 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 752.06 and 136.12 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 752.06 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/752.06 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 752.06 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 102,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,370.41/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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