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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 202.32 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 202.32 and 48.22 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 202.32 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/202.32 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 202.32 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 9,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755.36/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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