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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 204.21 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 204.21 and 39.96 is: 59.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 204.21 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/204.21 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 204.21 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 8,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160.23/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.95

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