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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 201.25 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 201.25 and 47.50 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 201.25 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/201.25 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 201.25 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 9,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,559.38/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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