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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.36 and 48.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.36 and 48.24 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.36 = 48.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.36 = 48.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.36 × 48.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 9,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,761.85/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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