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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 203.58 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 203.58 and 74.92 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 203.58 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/203.58 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 203.58 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 15,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252.21/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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