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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.81, 202.22 and 42.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.81, 202.22 and 42.27 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.81 : 202.22 = 42.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.81/202.22 = 42.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.81x = 202.22 × 42.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.81x = 8,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547.63/134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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