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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.54, 201.80 and 47.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.54, 201.80 and 47.87 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.54 : 201.80 = 47.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.54/201.80 = 47.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.54x = 201.80 × 47.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.54x = 9,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660.17/134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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