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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.82, 183.44 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.82, 183.44 and 116.39 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.82 : 183.44 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.82/183.44 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.82x = 183.44 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.82x = 21,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350.58/132.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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