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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 201.96 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 201.96 and 62.50 is: 93.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 201.96 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/201.96 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 201.96 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 12,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.50/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.72

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