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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 202.30 and 48.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 202.30 and 48.19 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 202.30 = 48.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/202.30 = 48.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 202.30 × 48.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 9,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747.83/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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