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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 206.39 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 206.39 and 50.94 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 206.39 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/206.39 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 206.39 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 10,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514.27/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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