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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.48 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.48 and 40.11 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.48 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.48 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.48 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 8,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201.69/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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