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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 202.48 and 37.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 202.48 and 37.49 is: 56.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 202.48 = 37.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/202.48 = 37.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 202.48 × 37.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 7,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.98/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.23

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