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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 203.42 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 203.42 and 74.79 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 203.42 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/203.42 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 203.42 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 15,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213.78/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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