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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.81, 183.28 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.81, 183.28 and 74.59 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.81 : 183.28 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.81/183.28 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.81x = 183.28 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.81x = 13,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670.86/132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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