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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.60 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.60 and 74.65 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.60 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.60 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.60 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 15,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272.76/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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