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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 201.92 and 47.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 201.92 and 47.95 is: 71.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 201.92 = 47.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/201.92 = 47.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 201.92 × 47.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 9,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,681.32/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.91

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