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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 183.16 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 183.16 and 101.52 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 183.16 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/183.16 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 183.16 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 18,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594.40/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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