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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 202.54 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 202.54 and 74.14 is: 111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 202.54 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/202.54 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 202.54 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 15,016.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,016.23/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.26

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