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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.86, 183.45 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.86, 183.45 and 108.26 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.86 : 183.45 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.86/183.45 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.86x = 183.45 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.86x = 19,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860.30/132.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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