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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.54, 182.90 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.54, 182.90 and 74.31 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.54 : 182.90 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.54/182.90 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.54x = 182.90 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.54x = 13,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,591.30/132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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