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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 183.12 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 183.12 and 108.08 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 183.12 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/183.12 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 183.12 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 19,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791.61/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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