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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.85, 183.36 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.85, 183.36 and 74.65 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.85 : 183.36 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.85/183.36 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.85x = 183.36 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.85x = 13,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,687.82/132.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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