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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.93, 202.38 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.93, 202.38 and 38.74 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.93 : 202.38 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.93/202.38 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.93x = 202.38 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.93x = 7,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840.20/134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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