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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 202.50 and 62.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 202.50 and 62.88 is: 94.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 202.50 = 62.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/202.50 = 62.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 202.50 × 62.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 12,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733.20/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.34

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