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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 205.75 and 50.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 205.75 and 50.51 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 205.75 = 50.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/205.75 = 50.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 205.75 × 50.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 10,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392.43/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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