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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.58 and 52.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.58 and 52.24 is: 78.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.58 = 52.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.58 = 52.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.58 × 52.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 10,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791.74/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.38

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