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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 203.13 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 203.13 and 74.51 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 203.13 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/203.13 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 203.13 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 15,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135.22/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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