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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 182.64 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 182.64 and 74.13 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 182.64 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/182.64 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 182.64 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 13,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,539.10/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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