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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.20, 202.64 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.20, 202.64 and 74.24 is: 111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.20 : 202.64 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.20/202.64 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.20x = 202.64 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.20x = 15,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043.99/135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.27

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