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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.77 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.77 and 73.61 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.77 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.77 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.77 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 14,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924.89/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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