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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 203.66 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 203.66 and 74.82 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 203.66 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/203.66 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 203.66 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 15,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237.47/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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