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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.81, 184.66 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.81, 184.66 and 74.79 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.81 : 184.66 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.81/184.66 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.81x = 184.66 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.81x = 13,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,810.65/133.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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