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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.53, 182.86 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.53, 182.86 and 107.92 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.53 : 182.86 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.53/182.86 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.53x = 182.86 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.53x = 19,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734.21/132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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