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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 205.16 and 40.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 205.16 and 40.61 is: 60.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 205.16 = 40.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/205.16 = 40.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 205.16 × 40.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 8,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330.32/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.91

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