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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.90, 183.49 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.90, 183.49 and 108.39 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.90 : 183.49 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.90/183.49 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.90x = 183.49 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.90x = 19,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,888.90/132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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