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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 183.45 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 183.45 and 116.25 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 183.45 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/183.45 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 183.45 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 21,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,326.06/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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