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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 205.01 and 40.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 205.01 and 40.49 is: 60.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 205.01 = 40.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/205.01 = 40.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 205.01 × 40.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 8,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299.78/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.73

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