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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 205.28 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 205.28 and 51.50 is: 77.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 205.28 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/205.28 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 205.28 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 10,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,571.02/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.20

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