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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 203.50 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 203.50 and 74.94 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 203.50 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/203.50 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 203.50 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 15,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250.29/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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