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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 203.10 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 203.10 and 74.53 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 203.10 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/203.10 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 203.10 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 15,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137.04/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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