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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 184.77 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 184.77 and 74.90 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 184.77 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/184.77 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 184.77 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 13,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839.93/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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