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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 720.96 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 720.96 and 134.04 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 720.96 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/720.96 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 720.96 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 96,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,639.61/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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