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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 202.24 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 202.24 and 51.44 is: 77.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 202.24 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/202.24 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 202.24 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 10,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,403.60/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.14

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