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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 181.82 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 181.82 and 108.73 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 181.82 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/181.82 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 181.82 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 19,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,769.11/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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