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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.74 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.74 and 51 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.74 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.74 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.74 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 10,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,441.74/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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