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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.07, 202.59 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.07, 202.59 and 74.25 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.07 : 202.59 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.07/202.59 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.07x = 202.59 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.07x = 15,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042.31/135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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