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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 202.74 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 202.74 and 74.35 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 202.74 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/202.74 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 202.74 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 15,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.72/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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