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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.33, 183.81 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.33, 183.81 and 130.23 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.33 : 183.81 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.33/183.81 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.33x = 183.81 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.33x = 23,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937.58/132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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