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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.95, 183.48 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.95, 183.48 and 74.74 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.95 : 183.48 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.95/183.48 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.95x = 183.48 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.95x = 13,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713.30/132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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