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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 206.93 and 51.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 206.93 and 51.36 is: 77.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 206.93 = 51.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/206.93 = 51.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 206.93 × 51.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 10,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,627.67/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.00

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