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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 202.08 and 48.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 202.08 and 48.04 is: 72.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 202.08 = 48.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/202.08 = 48.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 202.08 × 48.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 9,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,706.91/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.06

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