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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 206.04 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 206.04 and 50.72 is: 76.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 206.04 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/206.04 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 206.04 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 10,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450.35/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.05

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