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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 203.10 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 203.10 and 74.47 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 203.10 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/203.10 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 203.10 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 15,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.86/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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