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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 183.44 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 183.44 and 109.59 is: 151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 183.44 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/183.44 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 183.44 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 20,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,103.74/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.35

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