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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.87, 206.74 and 51.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.87, 206.74 and 51.14 is: 76.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.87 : 206.74 = 51.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.87/206.74 = 51.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.87x = 206.74 × 51.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.87x = 10,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573.07/137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.69

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