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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.87, 206.81 and 51.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.87, 206.81 and 51.23 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.87 : 206.81 = 51.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.87/206.81 = 51.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.87x = 206.81 × 51.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.87x = 10,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,593.97/137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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