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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.62 and 40.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.62 and 40.23 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.62 = 40.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.62 = 40.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.62 × 40.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 8,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231.66/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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