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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 183.16 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 183.16 and 106.74 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 183.16 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/183.16 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 183.16 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 19,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,550.50/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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