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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 183.31 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 183.31 and 109.34 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 183.31 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/183.31 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 183.31 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 20,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.12/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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