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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.29, 201.39 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.29, 201.39 and 47.60 is: 71.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.29 : 201.39 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.29/201.39 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.29x = 201.39 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.29x = 9,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,586.16/134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.38

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