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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.56 and 62.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.56 and 62.83 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.56 = 62.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.56 = 62.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.56 × 62.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 12,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726.84/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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