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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.69, 202.03 and 49.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.69, 202.03 and 49.19 is: 73.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.69 : 202.03 = 49.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.69/202.03 = 49.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.69x = 202.03 × 49.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.69x = 9,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,937.47/134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.78

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