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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 203.40 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 203.40 and 74.69 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 203.40 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/203.40 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 203.40 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 15,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190.93/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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