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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.53, 201.80 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.53, 201.80 and 38.35 is: 57.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.53 : 201.80 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.53/201.80 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.53x = 201.80 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.53x = 7,737.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737.83/134.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.52

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