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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 183.42 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 183.42 and 103.80 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 183.42 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/183.42 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 183.42 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 19,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039.00/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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