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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.22 and 43.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.22 and 43.49 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.22 = 43.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.22 = 43.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.22 × 43.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 8,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794.55/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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