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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 202.41 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 202.41 and 74.02 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 202.41 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/202.41 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 202.41 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 14,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982.39/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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