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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 202.24 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 202.24 and 43.56 is: 65.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 202.24 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/202.24 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 202.24 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 8,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809.57/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.31

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