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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 182.96 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 182.96 and 74.37 is: 102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 182.96 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/182.96 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 182.96 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 13,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606.74/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.64

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