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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 203.94 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 203.94 and 74.25 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 203.94 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/203.94 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 203.94 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 15,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142.55/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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