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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.90, 182.57 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.90, 182.57 and 108.27 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.90 : 182.57 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.90/182.57 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.90x = 182.57 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.90x = 19,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,767.12/132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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