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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 204.41 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 204.41 and 74.53 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 204.41 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/204.41 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 204.41 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 15,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234.68/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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