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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 201.66 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 201.66 and 38.26 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 201.66 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/201.66 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 201.66 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 7,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715.51/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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