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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.32, 201.46 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.32, 201.46 and 43 is: 64.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.32 : 201.46 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.32/201.46 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.32x = 201.46 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.32x = 8,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662.78/134.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.49

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