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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 205.25 and 40.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 205.25 and 40.63 is: 60.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 205.25 = 40.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/205.25 = 40.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 205.25 × 40.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 8,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339.31/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.96

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