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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.68, 183.20 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.68, 183.20 and 116.48 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.68 : 183.20 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.68/183.20 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.68x = 183.20 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.68x = 21,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339.14/132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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