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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 183.16 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 183.16 and 118.88 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 183.16 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/183.16 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 183.16 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 21,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,774.06/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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