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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 202.70 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 202.70 and 74.32 is: 111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 202.70 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/202.70 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 202.70 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 15,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064.34/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.45

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