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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 202.48 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 202.48 and 38.80 is: 58.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 202.48 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/202.48 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 202.48 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 7,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,855.21/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.19

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