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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.44, 201.67 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.44, 201.67 and 38.25 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.44 : 201.67 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.44/201.67 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.44x = 201.67 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.44x = 7,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713.78/134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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