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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 202.32 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 202.32 and 62.73 is: 94.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 202.32 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/202.32 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 202.32 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 12,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,691.53/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.11

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