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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 183.53 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 183.53 and 74.78 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 183.53 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/183.53 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 183.53 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 13,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,723.08/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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