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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.88, 183.42 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.88, 183.42 and 81.13 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.88 : 183.42 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.88/183.42 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.88x = 183.42 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.88x = 14,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880.86/132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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