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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.12 and 51.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.12 and 51.26 is: 76.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.12 = 51.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.12 = 51.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.12 × 51.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 10,514.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514.45/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.88

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