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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 202.56 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 202.56 and 74.12 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 202.56 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/202.56 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 202.56 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 15,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013.75/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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