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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.60, 201.77 and 47.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.60, 201.77 and 47.92 is: 71.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.60 : 201.77 = 47.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.60/201.77 = 47.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.60x = 201.77 × 47.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.60x = 9,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668.43/134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.83

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