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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.19, 201.23 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.19, 201.23 and 47.52 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.19 : 201.23 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.19/201.23 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.19x = 201.23 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.19x = 9,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,561.21/134.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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