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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 202.28 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 202.28 and 74.08 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 202.28 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/202.28 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 202.28 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 14,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984.90/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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