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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.81, 202.22 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.81, 202.22 and 43.52 is: 65.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.81 : 202.22 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.81/202.22 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.81x = 202.22 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.81x = 8,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800.22/134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.28

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