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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 204.29 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 204.29 and 38.70 is: 58.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 204.29 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/204.29 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 204.29 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 7,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906.02/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.05

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