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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 202.02 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 202.02 and 43.45 is: 65.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 202.02 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/202.02 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 202.02 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 8,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777.26/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.17

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