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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.74, 183 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.74, 183 and 105.08 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.74 : 183 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.74/183 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.74x = 183 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.74x = 19,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229.64/132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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