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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 205.01 and 39.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 205.01 and 39.18 is: 58.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 205.01 = 39.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/205.01 = 39.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 205.01 × 39.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 8,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032.10/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.77

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