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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 202.77 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 202.77 and 74.25 is: 111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 202.77 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/202.77 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 202.77 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 15,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055.67/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.45

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