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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.45 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.45 and 74.63 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.45 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.45 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.45 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 15,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183.61/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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