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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 204.17 and 33.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 204.17 and 33.40 is: 50.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 204.17 = 33.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/204.17 = 33.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 204.17 × 33.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 6,818.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,818.09/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.09

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