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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 202.52 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 202.52 and 74.16 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 202.52 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/202.52 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 202.52 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 15,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,018.88/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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