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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 201.53 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 201.53 and 47.68 is: 71.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 201.53 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/201.53 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 201.53 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 9,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,608.95/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.53

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