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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.08, 202.72 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.08, 202.72 and 74.26 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.08 : 202.72 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.08/202.72 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.08x = 202.72 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.08x = 15,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053.29/135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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