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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 203.38 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 203.38 and 74.64 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 203.38 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/203.38 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 203.38 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 15,180.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180.28/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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