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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 201.48 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 201.48 and 38.13 is: 57.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 201.48 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/201.48 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 201.48 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 7,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682.43/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.19

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