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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.31, 183.95 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.31, 183.95 and 74.29 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.31 : 183.95 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.31/183.95 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.31x = 183.95 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.31x = 13,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665.65/133.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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