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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.55, 203.27 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.55, 203.27 and 74.60 is: 111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.55 : 203.27 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.55/203.27 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.55x = 203.27 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.55x = 15,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163.94/135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.87

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