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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 183.05 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 183.05 and 74.43 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 183.05 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/183.05 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 183.05 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 13,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624.41/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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