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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 204.99 and 51.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 204.99 and 51.21 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 204.99 = 51.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/204.99 = 51.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 204.99 × 51.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 10,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497.54/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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