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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.58, 182.94 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.58, 182.94 and 74.34 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.58 : 182.94 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.58/182.94 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.58x = 182.94 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.58x = 13,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599.76/132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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