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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.33, 201.50 and 47.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.33, 201.50 and 47.67 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.33 : 201.50 = 47.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.33/201.50 = 47.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.33x = 201.50 × 47.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.33x = 9,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605.51/134.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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