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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 201.72 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 201.72 and 38.28 is: 57.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 201.72 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/201.72 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 201.72 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 7,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,721.84/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.42

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