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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 203.07 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 203.07 and 74.55 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 203.07 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/203.07 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 203.07 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 15,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138.87/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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