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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.09, 183.66 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.09, 183.66 and 74.09 is: 102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.09 : 183.66 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.09/183.66 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.09x = 183.66 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.09x = 13,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606.17/133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.23

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