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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 202.72 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 202.72 and 74.37 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 202.72 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/202.72 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 202.72 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 15,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,076.29/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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