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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 202.19 and 48.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 202.19 and 48.10 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 202.19 = 48.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/202.19 = 48.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 202.19 × 48.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 9,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725.34/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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