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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.82 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.82 and 74.92 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.82 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.82 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.82 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 15,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270.19/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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