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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.75, 183.21 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.75, 183.21 and 74.52 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.75 : 183.21 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.75/183.21 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.75x = 183.21 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.75x = 13,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,652.81/132.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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