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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.13, 183.72 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.13, 183.72 and 74.12 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.13 : 183.72 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.13/183.72 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.13x = 183.72 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.13x = 13,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,617.33/133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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