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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.01, 752.93 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.01, 752.93 and 136.72 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.01 : 752.93 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.01/752.93 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.01x = 752.93 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.01x = 102,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,941.36/502.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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