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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.71, 199.12 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.71, 199.12 and 74.84 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.71 : 199.12 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.71/199.12 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.71x = 199.12 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.71x = 14,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,902.01/132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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