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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 202.35 and 48.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 202.35 and 48.23 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 202.35 = 48.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/202.35 = 48.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 202.35 × 48.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 9,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759.34/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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