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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 202.23 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 202.23 and 74.01 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 202.23 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/202.23 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 202.23 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 14,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967.04/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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