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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 204.29 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 204.29 and 40 is: 60.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 204.29 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/204.29 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 204.29 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 8,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171.60/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.00

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