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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 206.82 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 206.82 and 52.31 is: 78.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 206.82 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/206.82 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 206.82 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 10,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,819.27/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.51

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