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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 206.85 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 206.85 and 51.24 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 206.85 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/206.85 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 206.85 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 10,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598.99/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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