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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 182.92 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 182.92 and 74.35 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 182.92 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/182.92 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 182.92 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 13,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,598.82/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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