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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.64, 183.03 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.64, 183.03 and 108.07 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.64 : 183.03 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.64/183.03 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.64x = 183.03 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.64x = 19,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779.19/132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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