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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.92 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.92 and 74.35 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.92 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.92 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.92 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 15,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087.10/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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