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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.23, 201.38 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.23, 201.38 and 38.04 is: 57.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.23 : 201.38 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.23/201.38 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.23x = 201.38 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.23x = 7,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660.68/134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.07

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