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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 203.58 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 203.58 and 74.86 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 203.58 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/203.58 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 203.58 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 15,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239.49/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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