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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 202 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 202 and 38.49 is: 57.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 202 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/202 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 202 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 7,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774.98/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.73

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