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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.52 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.52 and 40.16 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.52 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.52 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.52 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 8,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212.30/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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