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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.04, 183.60 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.04, 183.60 and 74.81 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.04 : 183.60 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.04/183.60 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.04x = 183.60 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.04x = 13,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735.58/133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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