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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 183.06 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 183.06 and 113.32 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 183.06 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/183.06 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 183.06 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 20,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,744.36/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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