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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 204.84 and 40.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 204.84 and 40.35 is: 60.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 204.84 = 40.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/204.84 = 40.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 204.84 × 40.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 8,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265.09/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.53

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