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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.77, 206.75 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.77, 206.75 and 51.11 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.77 : 206.75 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.77/206.75 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.77x = 206.75 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.77x = 10,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566.36/137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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