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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.35 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.35 and 47.54 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.35 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.35 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.35 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 9,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,570.93/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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