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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 206.38 and 50.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 206.38 and 50.95 is: 76.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 206.38 = 50.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/206.38 = 50.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 206.38 × 50.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 10,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,515.06/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.38

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