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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 183.06 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 183.06 and 74.44 is: 102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 183.06 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/183.06 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 183.06 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 13,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,626.99/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.72

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