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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 203.37 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 203.37 and 74.67 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 203.37 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/203.37 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 203.37 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 15,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185.64/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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