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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.85, 183.27 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.85, 183.27 and 111.07 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.85 : 183.27 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.85/183.27 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.85x = 183.27 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.85x = 20,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.80/132.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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