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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 204.84 and 51.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 204.84 and 51.04 is: 76.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 204.84 = 51.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/204.84 = 51.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 204.84 × 51.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 10,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,455.03/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.56

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