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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 204.35 and 40.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 204.35 and 40.02 is: 60.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 204.35 = 40.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/204.35 = 40.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 204.35 × 40.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 8,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177.89/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.03

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