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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 203.12 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 203.12 and 74.63 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 203.12 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/203.12 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 203.12 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 15,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158.47/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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