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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 201.99 and 38.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 201.99 and 38.47 is: 57.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 201.99 = 38.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/201.99 = 38.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 201.99 × 38.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 7,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770.36/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.71

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