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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.63 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.63 and 38.93 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.63 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.63 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.63 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 7,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,965.22/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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