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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 202.24 and 48.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 202.24 and 48.10 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 202.24 = 48.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/202.24 = 48.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 202.24 × 48.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 9,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727.74/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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