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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 202.61 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 202.61 and 74.27 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 202.61 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/202.61 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 202.61 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 15,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047.47/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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