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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 203.65 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 203.65 and 74.84 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 203.65 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/203.65 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 203.65 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 15,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241.11/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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