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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.07, 202.69 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.07, 202.69 and 74.24 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.07 : 202.69 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.07/202.69 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.07x = 202.69 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.07x = 15,047.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047.71/135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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