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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.74, 198.94 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.74, 198.94 and 74.95 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.74 : 198.94 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.74/198.94 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.74x = 198.94 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.74x = 14,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910.55/132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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