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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.87, 183.08 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.87, 183.08 and 103.71 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.87 : 183.08 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.87/183.08 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.87x = 183.08 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.87x = 18,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986.71/132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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