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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 205.24 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 205.24 and 40.64 is: 60.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 205.24 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/205.24 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 205.24 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 8,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,340.95/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.96

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