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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 206.89 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 206.89 and 51.27 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 206.89 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/206.89 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 206.89 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 10,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,606.35/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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