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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 202.64 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 202.64 and 74.30 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 202.64 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/202.64 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 202.64 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 15,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054.77/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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