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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203.42 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203.42 and 74.05 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203.42 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203.42 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203.42 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 15,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063.25/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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