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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 203.61 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 203.61 and 74.90 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 203.61 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/203.61 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 203.61 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 15,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250.39/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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