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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 203.12 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 203.12 and 74.66 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 203.12 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/203.12 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 203.12 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 15,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164.57/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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