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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 182.94 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 182.94 and 110.83 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 182.94 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/182.94 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 182.94 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 20,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275.24/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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