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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 202.82 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 202.82 and 74.51 is: 111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 202.82 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/202.82 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 202.82 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 15,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110.73/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.57

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