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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 202.02 and 48.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 202.02 and 48.06 is: 72.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 202.02 = 48.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/202.02 = 48.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 202.02 × 48.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 9,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,708.18/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.05

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