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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 201.30 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 201.30 and 47.55 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 201.30 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/201.30 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 201.30 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 9,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571.82/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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