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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.74, 183.33 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.74, 183.33 and 99.49 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.74 : 183.33 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.74/183.33 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.74x = 183.33 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.74x = 18,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,238.59/132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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