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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.22 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.22 and 48.18 is: 72.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.22 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.22 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.22 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 9,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,742.96/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.21

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