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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 204.25 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 204.25 and 38.66 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 204.25 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/204.25 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 204.25 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 7,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896.30/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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