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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 204.05 and 39.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 204.05 and 39.85 is: 59.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 204.05 = 39.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/204.05 = 39.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 204.05 × 39.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 8,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131.39/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.78

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