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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 204.22 and 39.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 204.22 and 39.98 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 204.22 = 39.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/204.22 = 39.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 204.22 × 39.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 8,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164.72/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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