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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 183.09 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 183.09 and 74.46 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 183.09 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/183.09 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 183.09 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 13,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632.88/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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