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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 204.97 and 51.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 204.97 and 51.13 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 204.97 = 51.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/204.97 = 51.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 204.97 × 51.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 10,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479.09/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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