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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 201.80 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 201.80 and 38.34 is: 57.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 201.80 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/201.80 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 201.80 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 7,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737.01/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.52

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