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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.41 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.41 and 38.73 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.41 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.41 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.41 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 7,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,839.34/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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