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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 202.97 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 202.97 and 74.33 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 202.97 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/202.97 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 202.97 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 15,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,086.76/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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