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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 200.99 and 48.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 200.99 and 48.50 is: 72.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 200.99 = 48.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/200.99 = 48.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 200.99 × 48.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 9,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748.02/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.74

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