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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 202.15 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 202.15 and 38.57 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 202.15 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/202.15 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 202.15 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 7,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796.93/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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