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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 204.10 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 204.10 and 39.88 is: 59.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 204.10 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/204.10 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 204.10 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 8,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.51/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.81

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