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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 204.97 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 204.97 and 40.44 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 204.97 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/204.97 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 204.97 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 8,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,288.99/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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