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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 183.03 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 183.03 and 101.60 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 183.03 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/183.03 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 183.03 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 18,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,595.85/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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