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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 202.37 and 62.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 202.37 and 62.78 is: 94.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 202.37 = 62.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/202.37 = 62.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 202.37 × 62.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 12,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703.46/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.19

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