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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 205.68 and 51.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 205.68 and 51.64 is: 77.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 205.68 = 51.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/205.68 = 51.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 205.68 × 51.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 10,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,621.32/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.45

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