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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 206.12 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 206.12 and 51.84 is: 77.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 206.12 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/206.12 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 206.12 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 10,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,685.00/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.80

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