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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 205.54 and 50.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 205.54 and 50.36 is: 75.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 205.54 = 50.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/205.54 = 50.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 205.54 × 50.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 10,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,351.38/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.53

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