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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 206.57 and 51.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 206.57 and 51.03 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 206.57 = 51.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/206.57 = 51.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 206.57 × 51.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 10,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539.98/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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