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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 203.31 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 203.31 and 74.52 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 203.31 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/203.31 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 203.31 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 15,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150.66/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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