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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.97, 184.87 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.97, 184.87 and 74.95 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.97 : 184.87 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.97/184.87 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.97x = 184.87 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.97x = 13,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856.68/133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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