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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 202.92 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 202.92 and 73.72 is: 110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 202.92 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/202.92 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 202.92 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 14,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959.26/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.58

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