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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.73, 184.56 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.73, 184.56 and 74.74 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.73 : 184.56 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.73/184.56 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.73x = 184.56 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.73x = 13,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794.01/133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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