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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.07, 183.61 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.07, 183.61 and 74.04 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.07 : 183.61 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.07/183.61 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.07x = 183.61 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.07x = 13,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594.30/133.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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