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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.39 and 43.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.39 and 43.10 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.39 = 43.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.39 = 43.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.39 × 43.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 8,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852.93/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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