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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 205.31 and 40.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 205.31 and 40.69 is: 61.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 205.31 = 40.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/205.31 = 40.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 205.31 × 40.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 8,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354.06/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.03

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