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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 183.13 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 183.13 and 74.49 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 183.13 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/183.13 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 183.13 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 13,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,641.35/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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