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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.88, 183.37 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.88, 183.37 and 74.66 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.88 : 183.37 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.88/183.37 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.88x = 183.37 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.88x = 13,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,689.49/132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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