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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 202.14 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 202.14 and 48.08 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 202.14 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/202.14 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 202.14 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 9,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719.40/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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