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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.42, 182.74 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.42, 182.74 and 74.21 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.42 : 182.74 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.42/182.74 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.42x = 182.74 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.42x = 13,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560.31/132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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