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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 202.41 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 202.41 and 38.77 is: 58.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 202.41 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/202.41 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 202.41 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 7,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847.44/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.15

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