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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.88, 183.28 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.88, 183.28 and 119.04 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.88 : 183.28 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.88/183.28 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.88x = 183.28 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.88x = 21,817.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,817.65/132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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