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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 201.44 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 201.44 and 47.64 is: 71.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 201.44 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/201.44 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 201.44 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 9,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596.60/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.44

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