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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.57 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.57 and 38.88 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.57 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.57 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.57 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 7,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953.68/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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