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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 202.25 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 202.25 and 74.03 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 202.25 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/202.25 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 202.25 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 14,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,971.74/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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