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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 203.15 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 203.15 and 74.52 is: 111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 203.15 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/203.15 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 203.15 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 15,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137.72/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.83

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