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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 205.18 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 205.18 and 40.59 is: 60.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 205.18 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/205.18 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 205.18 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 8,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328.92/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.89

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