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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.77, 183.19 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.77, 183.19 and 74.55 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.77 : 183.19 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.77/183.19 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.77x = 183.19 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.77x = 13,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656.81/132.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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