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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 202.10 and 52.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 202.10 and 52.45 is: 78.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 202.10 = 52.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/202.10 = 52.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 202.10 × 52.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 10,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599.38/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.68

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