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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 206.02 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 206.02 and 50.72 is: 76.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 206.02 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/206.02 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 206.02 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 10,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449.33/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.09

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