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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.03, 202.43 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.03, 202.43 and 74.13 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.03 : 202.43 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.03/202.43 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.03x = 202.43 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.03x = 15,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.14/135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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