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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.40 and 40.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.40 and 40.72 is: 61.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.40 = 40.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.40 = 40.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.40 × 40.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 8,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363.89/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.09

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