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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.32 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.32 and 74.14 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.32 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.32 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.32 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 14,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999.50/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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