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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 203.65 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 203.65 and 74.93 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 203.65 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/203.65 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 203.65 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 15,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258.29/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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