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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 202.26 and 43.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 202.26 and 43.55 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 202.26 = 43.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/202.26 = 43.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 202.26 × 43.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 8,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808.42/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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