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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 203.13 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 203.13 and 74.64 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 203.13 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/203.13 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 203.13 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 15,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.62/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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