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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 183.63 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 183.63 and 130.73 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 183.63 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/183.63 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 183.63 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 24,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006.55/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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