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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 183.44 and 74.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 183.44 and 74.71 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 183.44 = 74.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/183.44 = 74.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 183.44 × 74.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 13,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,703.51/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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