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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 203.22 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 203.22 and 74.52 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 203.22 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/203.22 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 203.22 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 15,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,143.95/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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