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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 202.37 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 202.37 and 74.12 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 202.37 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/202.37 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 202.37 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 14,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,998.28/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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