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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 206.64 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 206.64 and 52.26 is: 78.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 206.64 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/206.64 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 206.64 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 10,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799.01/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.38

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