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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 205.46 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 205.46 and 39.47 is: 59.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 205.46 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/205.46 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 205.46 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 8,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,109.51/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.21

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