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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.56 and 51.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.56 and 51.52 is: 77.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.56 = 51.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.56 = 51.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.56 × 51.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 10,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590.45/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.28

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