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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 205.25 and 51.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 205.25 and 51.31 is: 76.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 205.25 = 51.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/205.25 = 51.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 205.25 × 51.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 10,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,531.83/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.95

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