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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 202.40 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 202.40 and 74.11 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 202.40 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/202.40 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 202.40 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 14,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,998.89/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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