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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.87, 183.26 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.87, 183.26 and 101.73 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.87 : 183.26 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.87/183.26 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.87x = 183.26 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.87x = 18,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643.04/132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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