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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 202.19 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 202.19 and 38.61 is: 57.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 202.19 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/202.19 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 202.19 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 7,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.36/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.92

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