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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.69, 201.96 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.69, 201.96 and 47.97 is: 71.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.69 : 201.96 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.69/201.96 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.69x = 201.96 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.69x = 9,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688.02/134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.93

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