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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 203.46 and 74.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 203.46 and 74.71 is: 112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 203.46 = 74.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/203.46 = 74.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 203.46 × 74.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 15,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200.50/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.32

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