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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.63, 201.86 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.63, 201.86 and 47.91 is: 71.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.63 : 201.86 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.63/201.86 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.63x = 201.86 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.63x = 9,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671.11/134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.83

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