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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 203.76 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 203.76 and 74.93 is: 112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 203.76 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/203.76 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 203.76 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 15,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268.25/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.47

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