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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.62 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.62 and 74.89 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.62 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.62 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.62 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 15,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249.10/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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