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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 183.08 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 183.08 and 74.45 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 183.08 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/183.08 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 183.08 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 13,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,629.90/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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