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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.51 and 40.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.51 and 40.18 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.51 = 40.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.51 = 40.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.51 × 40.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 8,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217.21/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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