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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 206.98 and 51.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 206.98 and 51.35 is: 77.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 206.98 = 51.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/206.98 = 51.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 206.98 × 51.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 10,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,628.55/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.01

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