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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 201.35 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 201.35 and 38.05 is: 57.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 201.35 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/201.35 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 201.35 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 7,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660.36/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.07

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